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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents a free telephone program on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 7:15 p.m., on treatments for pediatric Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Donald Small, an oncologist at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at John Hopkins, is the guest speaker. Space is limited for this program, and pre-registration by Jan. 7 is required. For more information, call 703-960-1100, ext. 231 or e-mail singers@dc-cap.leukemia-lymphoma.org.
Mothers First – Fairfax is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms night out and lectures. Meetings take place on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21 from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road. For more information, call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
The United Ostomy Association, Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter sponsors its monthly support group meeting on Sunday, Jan. 9, at 1:30 p.m., at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road. Program is the chapter's annual VideoFest. Free. Parking in Blue garage is free with ticket stamped at UOA meeting. For more information, call 703-802-3457 or visit novachapteruoa.org.
Mothers First – Burke is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms night out, and lectures. Meetings take place on Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31, from 10:30 a.m. until noon at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
The Access Services branch of the Fairfax County Public Library offers free glaucoma screenings on Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, in conference room 123-C. For more information, visit www.co.fairfax.va.us.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia sponsors the following bereavement support groups:
* Widow/Widower Bereavement Support Groups, for anyone grieving the death of a spouse. Meetings take place on the first and third Thursday of the month or on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The next Thursday meetings are on Jan. 20 and Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. The next Tuesday meetings are Jan. 11, Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m.
* Suicide Survivors Bereavement Support Group, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, meets the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeting takes place Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
* A General Bereavement Support Group, for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Meetings take place the first and third Wednesday of the month. The next meetings take place on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m.
* Beginning Jan. 27, HAVEN will offer an eight-week support group open to children, ages 6-12 years old, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, relative or friend. Group meets at 5 p.m., and space is limited.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia is located at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
The MOMS Club of Burke is sponsoring the fourth annual Preschool Fair on Thursday, Jan. 13, from 1-3 p.m., at the Burke Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Hall, 9501 Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. More than 25 preschools from Burke and the surrounding area are planning to attend. The event is free. For more information, e-mail the Burke MOMS Club at burkemomsclub@onebox.com or call 703-644-5259.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society sponsors a telephone support group for people who are preparing for transplants for leukemia, lymphoma myelnoma or other blood cancers. Meetings take place Jan. 13, Jan. 20 and Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Free. To register for this telephone program, call 703-960-1100, ext. 225 or send an e-mail to gibsone@cd-cap-leukemia-lymphoma.org.
Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Next meeting is Jan. 13. Topic is Celiac Disease. For more information, call 202-537-6800, ext. 3339 or Barbara at 703-913-0890.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital sponsors the following "Ask the Expert" sessions at the hospital, 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax. For more information or to register, call 703-204-3366:
* "Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement" on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Dr. Robert Dombrowski is the guest expert.
* "Total Knee Replacement — Indications, Surgery and Results" on Jan. 25. Dr. Brent Ain is the guest expert.
* "Total Knee Replacement" on Feb. 1. Dr. William Hazel is the guest expert.
* "Total Knee Replacement" on Feb. 17. Dr. Dean Bennett is the guest expert.
* "New on the Horizon for Total Hip Replacement" on March 1. Dr. Mark McMahon is the guest expert.
Blood Drive. Inova Blood Drive takes place on Sunday, Jan. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Photo identification is required. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 703-698-3885.